July 2012: One night before a competency hearing, Koltun is sent to the hospital, delaying the hearing to August 2012.

August 2012: In a competency hearing, witness says Koltun is faking his mental illness.

October 2012: Koltun files papers asking for the removal of Brite as his lawyer.

December 2012: Koltun intends to sue New York for damages; he claims Brite has been negligent.

January 2013: Koltun again found competent to stand trial.

May 2013: Koltun sues Brite, Winslow, Berry, Newburgh judge Harold Ramsey, Orange County DA Frank Phillips and police investigators, claiming all were part of an anti-Semitic conspiracy to deprive him of due process. More claims of failing health, as Koltun says he had lost about 200 pounds in jail while waiting for trial.

June 2013: Brite out. Glen Plotsky appointed lawyer for Koltun.

August 2013: Koltun back in court; two issues: representation and judge status. Berry would soon stand down.

October 2013: New judge Nicholas De Rosa tells Koltun there would be no more delays after changes in defense representation and judge.

January 2014: Koltun argues unsuccessfully to represent himself in the trial.

- Jury selection began this week.

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Jury is in for Victor #Koltun and murder 1st trial is underway. Judge instructing jurors on the process.